Pet Lover Geek

Mar 06 2024

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What an exciting time to be a technology geek and a pet parent! There's a tech boom in the pet industry with innovative apps, websites and products, as well as cutting-edge scientific research and advances for fur kids.Pet Lover Geek (Powered by PetHub) digs into 21st century pet product tech trends. New and established pet parents will learn about new innovations, important scientific developments, fun, quirky and definitely geeky tools, products and services for their furry family members. Digital lost pet prevention and recovery tools help get missing pets home quickly. Robots, gadgets and gizmos are for you, your home and your pet. The science behind why what's good for you can be deadly for Fluffy.

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Clicker Training for CATS!

Mar 06 2024 26 mins

Today's episode is about clicker training...for CATS. You don't often hear about training cats, but it's not only possible -- it's also not that hard to do! Clicker training can help you strengthen your bond with your cat, potentially solve behavior problems they may be having AND... wildly impress your friend, family and social media fans. Learn all the ins and

Pet Insurance 101 (and Why You NEED It!)

Feb 13 2024 26 mins

Today we are going to dig deep into pet insurance. It’s one of the fastest growing sectors of the pet industry and if you have a pet, I’ll bet that you are inundated with advertising about pet insurance. So let’s talk about some numbers, shall we? (Y’all know I love me some statistics!) about 70% of the households in the US have pets – and there are roughly 125 MILLION do

Houdini Proofing Your Home

Jan 10 2024 48 mins

Do you know that external house doors and windows are two of the top 10 reasons that dogs get lost? We got those stats from the massive national RTH study we did with the National Animal Care and Control Association – and we asked over 4K pet parents who had lost a pet in the last 5 years just HOW their pet got loose. And things that involved the security of the pets space – ya

Community-Based Return to Home Lost Pet Efforts

Nov 08 2023 36 mins

Shelters in the United States are in crisis. Intake is up 4% this year, and adoption is down 10%. Cages are full, fosters are overwhelmed and euthanasia rates are climbing. Keeping lost pets that have a happy home out of shelters is more critical than ever.Pet Lover Geek digs deep into community driven returned to home efforts. What things can pet parents and their community do to

3 Tools Every Pet Parent NEEDS

Oct 10 2023 32 mins

According to the American Humane Association, 10 million pets go missing or are stolen every year. One in three pets will get lost in their lifetimes. And as much as every loving pet parent would like to believe their pet will never leave their sides, the fact of the matter is...a lost pet can happen to anyone. Lorien chats with Gina Knepp about three tools every pet parent needs t

How to Use Veterinary Telehealth

Sep 12 2023 32 mins

No matter if you are an experience pet parent or are just starting with your first fur kid, you probably are experiencing at least some stress with getting veterinary care for your pets. One solution that is new to the industry and desperately needed is telehealth for pets. We are all familiar by now with what telemedicine is for us as humans – but how does it work for our pets?

Starting Off on the Right Paw: Puppy Health, Safety & Nutrition

Aug 08 2023 32 mins

Sure, you were given a little bag of puppy food when you brought home your new pup. But do you really understand what your new fur baby's nutritional needs are? What about vaccinations and the first vet visit? And did you know what common household items are actually su-paw dangerous for your furry little one? This episode features helpful advice from pet nutrition expert, Dr.

Picking the Right Food for Your Dog (Using Science!)

Jun 13 2023 16 mins

Choosing the "right" food for your dog can be confusing (to say the least!). The options are overwhelming, the selection is HUGE. Where does one even begin to know where to start? You’ve got "Premium" and "Complete & Balanced" and “Grain Free” and “Natural” and "Raw" and a whole slew of other marketing terms. And what you wanna

Why Your Dog Needs to Watch TV (DOGTV, that is!)

May 10 2023 29 mins

This episode sniffs around the subject of how video content can effectively stimulate and even comfort your dog’s brain. We dig into DogTV, who have successfully created scientifically-backed programming that can help reduce stress and anxiety in dogs.You'll learn about: How visual stimuli can impact a dog’s behaviorWays in which exposure to sounds can help dogs become acc

Pet Obesity 101

Apr 03 2023 23 mins

Is your pet overweight? Studies show that over 50% of American dogs and cats are clinically overweight. Learn about the dangers of pet obesity and how to keep your pet's weight healthy.Thanks for listening! Check out our sponsor, PetHub for more great pet parent resources. Have an idea for a PetLoverGeek episode or have something else you want to share? Drop us a note to pawne